Clutch cover bolts

[cushman eagle]

I have kept randallor's post of broken clutch cover bolts, dated April 17-2015,in my mind since he posted the problem and the results.This fall I decided to try spraying the bolts with a little squirt of Liquid Wrench after a ride every week or so. During winter service I decided to remove,never seize,and reinstall the bolts one at a time,in case I ever needed to get to the clutch.All but 3 came right out ,2 of this took a little rocking back and forth.The top front one,which is not a blind hole,took me 1/2 hour of gently rocking, spraying both on the front,and in the back,until I got it They all now have anti-seize and move I am certainly glad I went through that now,instead of on a trip.

[Lucasind]

I remember that one ....was a mess ! The only good thing you can say about winter weather is it gives you the time to get at jobs like that .....that you normally might not do !

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[VoyKimmer]

Hmm, I removed my clutch cover on my 96 to have it chromed a couple of years ago and didn't have any problems. Carl did my 02 with no problems. Didn't know this was a problem. Good to know. I did have a stubborn bolt on a brake Rotor once.

[lockwoodjohn]

Hi Everyone,
I to wanted to remove my clutch cover bolts, Just to put anti cease on them. would it help to use a hand held impact driver and a small hammer
on them to help loosen them first. After applying break free on the bolts a couple of times. I chickened out, So far left them alone. Clutch works fine. Just want to change the fluid in the clutch master cylinder . I bet that cover looks good in chrome!!! Now I'm really thinking about it. but do not want to get into a " Barrel of Snakes'.
Lockwoodjohn

[triton28]

Should one encounter a small diameter screw/bolt which is uncooperative in coming out, I have found that my DeWalt 1/4" 18 Volt impact driver and the appropriate socket does wonders in removing steel fasteners in aluminium casings.
It is not as brutal as an hammer driven impact driver which while using, I have snapped off screws until about 5 or 6 years ago when I decided to try my cordless DeWalt.
Once it starts to unwind liberal penetrating oil may be needed to aid in the removal.

Dave